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  • National No Smoking Day, 6th March 2019: Smokers Need More Support to Quit : Message From IPU

    Mar 06, 2019 0 comment(s) Categories: Health Blog

    Medical Card Patients should have access to Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) direct from pharmacies to encourage more people to quit. This call was made by the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU), ahead of National No Smoking Day, who say providing this service would reduce an unnecessary barrier to NRT and encourage more people to quit. NRT is designed to reduce the physical symptoms associated with stopping smoking. It involves a consultation with a healthcare profession such as a pharmacist, who will understand the patient’s smoking habits and recommend suitable nicotine replacements for that patient. NRT is available in pharmacies nationwide without prescription for private patients. However, despite the IPU providing a detailed proposal to the Department of Health in 2017, medical card patients are still unable to access

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  • Cholesterol and Heart Health

    Feb 28, 2019 0 comment(s) Categories: Health Blog

    What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in your blood. It is produced naturally in the liver and is used by your body in the production of hormones and vitamin D as well as in the digestion of food. You also absorb cholesterol from some of the foods we eat such as meat, eggs and diary. Cholesterol and Heart Disease When there is too much cholesterol in your blood it can stick to blood vessels and build up forming plaques – a process known as atherosclerosis. This causes arteries to narrow, restricting or stopping bloodflow to the heart (may cause a heart attack) or to the brain (may cause a stroke). Cholesterol is found in two main forms in your body: Low-density Lipoprotein (LDL) – also

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  • Horse Balm – Not Just For Horses!

    Feb 08, 2019 0 comment(s) Categories: Health Blog

    Vom Pullach Hof Horse Balm Now Only €14.95 The Perfect All Rounder Soothing Muscle Gel Horse balm Originally exclusively used for the care of horse’s legs,  Horse Balm proven to be a real hit for stressed, aching muscles and joints. Refreshes and invigorates the skin with menthol, camphor, natural herbal extracts of arnica, rosemary and horse chestnut and natural rosemary and mint oil. A natural moisturizing factor restores moisture to stressed skin and keeps it elastic and smooth. For preventive maintenance of heavy legs, tired feet, sprains, tensions and sore muscles. Horse Balm has a pleasant, natural herbal fragrance, no added perfumes, can be easy applied, absorbs quickly into the skin without leaving any greasy residue. ~for cycling/running to prevent cramping ~For Arthritic aches and pains ~Strains Pulled Muscles Ingredients in the balm, such

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  • When To Use Cold Therapy

    Jan 25, 2019 0 comment(s) Categories: Health Blog

    When to use Cold Therapy As a general rule of thumb, Cold Therapy should be used to reduce pain and swelling/ inflammation after an injury/ strain. Heat should be avoided at this stage as it may add to the body's natural inflammatory process and further aggravate pain receptors which in turn will increase discomfort How Cold Therapy works Cold Therapy works by reducing blood flow to a particular area, which can significantly reduce inflammation and swelling that causes pain, especially around a joint or a tendon. It can temporarily reduce nerve activity, which can also relieve pain. Use of Cold Therapy Products Cold Therapy should be used for short periods of time, several times a day. Ten to 15 minutes is good, and no more than 20 minutes of cold therapy should be

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  • COPD

    Jan 17, 2019 0 comment(s) Categories: Health Blog

    COPD - Explained & The Facts….. COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is a condition that makes it harder for patients breathe. It consists of a group of progressive lung diseases, the most common being Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis however, many people with COPD have both of these diseases. The symptoms of COPD may be mild at first, beginning with shortness of breath and coughing, though as the disease progresses, it can become increasingly difficult for the sufferer to breathe. People with COPD may experience wheezing and tightness in the chest, it can also cause coughing that produces lots of mucus, and shortness of breath. There can also be periodical flare-ups where the symptoms become more severe and intense. Medical research shows that the number one cause of COPD is smoking. According to

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  • Think You Have Vertigo? Find Out Here…

    Nov 22, 2018 0 comment(s) Categories: Health Blog

    What is vertigo? Vertigo is a symptom of a condition, rather than a condition itself. It's a sensation where you may fell off-balance, dizzy, or that you or everything around you is moving which may make it difficult to stand or walk. Other symptoms associated with vertigo include feeling nauseous and being sick. An attack of vertigo may range from a few seconds to a few hours, with more severe vertigo lasting for up to several days. As well as time, vertigo also ranges in severity from mild, which may be barely noticeable, to severe, which may make normal life quite difficult. What causes vertigo?   The most common causes of vertigo tend to be infections/conditions affecting the inner ear including: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) – whereby movements

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  • 27 Health and Nutrition Tips That Are Actually Evidence-Based

    Nov 15, 2018 0 comment(s) Categories: Health Blog

    27 Health and Nutrition Tips That Are Actually Evidence-Based There is a lot of confusion when it comes to health and nutrition. Even qualified experts, have conflicting opinions. However, despite all the differences in opinions, there are a few things that are well supported by research.   1. Don't drink sugary drinks Sugary drinks are the most fattening things you can consume. Liquid sugar calories don't get registered by the brain in the same way as calories from foods. They are also associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Also don't be fooled by fruit juices as they can be just as bad. The sugar content can be similar and the positive effects, such as the antioxidants, does not outweigh the high sugar content. 2. Eat Nuts Despite being high in fat, nuts are

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  • Christmas Delivery Dates – Online Orders

    Nov 11, 2018 0 comment(s) Categories: Beauty Blog, Health Blog

    Ireland Christmas Delivery Dates Pre-Christmas deliveries must be made by 19th December, 2pm. The delivery date for these orders will be  21st December. Any Irish orders placed between Friday 21st December and Wednesday 26th December will be delivered on Saturday 29th December. All orders placed before 2pm on Friday 28th December will be delivered the following week Thursday 3rd January   United Kingdom Christmas Delivery Dates Pre-Christmas deliveries for Royal Mail 48 must be made by Wednesday 19th December 9.30am with expected delivery date of Friday 21st December. All orders placed between Friday 21st December and Friday 28th December will be delivered by January 4th   Rest of the World Christmas Delivery Dates All international orders placed between Friday 21st December and Wednesday 26th December will be delivered within 2-7 working days from the 28th December.   Check out our Christmas gift ideas Here: https://www.mcdaidpharmacy.ie/product-category/offers/  

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  • Get your FLU VACCINE 2018 at McDaids Pharmacy

    Nov 04, 2018 0 comment(s) Categories: Health Blog

    Flu-Vaccination-2018   What is the flu? The flu, which is also known as influenza, is a highly infectious respiratory disease caused by an influenza virus. Every individual can react differently to the virus varying from mild to severe symptoms such as, fever, chills, aches, sore throat, tiredness and headaches. If contracted it can be quite debilitating and takes an average of 6-10 days to recover. It most commonly occurs in the winter months.   What is the flu vaccine & how does it work? The vaccine introduces a small dose of the flu into your body so you can build up immunity to the flu virus but note it does not contain a live virus so you can’t catch the flu from the vaccine. Its make-up is amended each year to

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  • What Are ‘Piles’ ?

    Oct 18, 2018 0 comment(s) Categories: Health Blog

    What are piles? Piles are simply swollen blood vessels in your back passage. They can be internal or external. they are also known by the medical name :  Haemorrhoid What causes piles? Piles are caused by increased pressure in the blood vessels in your bottom. This can be due to constipation, pregnancy and childbirth, lifting heavy loads and being overweight.. Which treatment is right for you? Your best option depends on your symptoms, their severity and a few other factors. How bad are your piles? Although the symptoms vary from person to person, the following scale should help you identify how mild or serious your condition is. This is a guide only: if you think you have piles, you should speak with your GP or pharmacist ,especially if you’ve not suffered from piles

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